Web Development
🌐 What is Web Development?
Web Development refers to the process of building and maintaining websites and web applications that run on a browser. It involves everything from creating simple static pages to complex dynamic web portals, e-commerce sites, and full-scale web applications.
It includes front-end (client-side) and back-end (server-side) development, as well as technologies and practices that make websites fast, responsive, and secure.
1. Front-End Development
This is the visual part of a website—the layout, design, and interactivity users see and interact with.
Key responsibilities include:
Creating responsive designs for mobile and desktop
Ensuring cross-browser compatibility
Enhancing user experience with animations and UI interactions
Technologies:
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Frameworks: React, Vue.js, Angular
UI Libraries: Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS
2. Back-End Development
his is the behind-the-scenes logic and database interaction that powers the website. It handles data processing, server logic, and API communication.
Key responsibilities include:
Server-side scripting
Database management
User authentication and authorization
Payment processing, APIs, and business logic
Technologies:
Programming Languages: PHP, Python, JavaScript (Node.js), Ruby
Frameworks: Express.js, Django, Laravel, Spring
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase
3. Full-Stack Development
Full-stack developers handle both front-end and back-end parts of a website. They are capable of creating entire applications from start to finish.
4. Web Application Development
Involves building highly dynamic and interactive platforms such as:
Dashboards
Booking systems
Online marketplaces
SaaS platforms
🧱 Types of Web Development
🔧 Tools & Technologies Used in Web Development
Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab
Package Managers: npm, Yarn
Build Tools: Webpack, Vite, Gulp
APIs: REST, GraphQL, third-party APIs (e.g., Stripe, Google Maps)
Hosting & Deployment: Netlify, Vercel, AWS, Heroku, DigitalOcean
CMS Platforms: WordPress, Webflow, Ghost
E-commerce Platforms: Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento
